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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    Today belongs to Trump, but Obama’s vision will win in the endToday belongs to Trump, but Obama’s vision will win in the end
    Politics

    Only an inclusive politics can make America great.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump is going to bring us trade wars, big timeDonald Trump is going to bring us trade wars, big time
    Politics
    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The GOP is sabotaging itself by confirming weak Cabinet nominees like Betsy DeVosThe GOP is sabotaging itself by confirming weak Cabinet nominees like Betsy DeVos
    Politics

    We learned Tuesday night she won’t be effective.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    7 big questions about the Trump administration7 big questions about the Trump administration
    Politics

    The known unknowns.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Poll: the Affordable Care Act is now more popular than everPoll: the Affordable Care Act is now more popular than ever
    Politics

    Thanks, Donald.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump is remarkably unpopularDonald Trump is remarkably unpopular
    Politics

    He won. He’s taking office. But most people don’t like him.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Golfweek explains why Trumponomics will be great for golf course ownersGolfweek explains why Trumponomics will be great for golf course owners
    Politics

    Tax cuts for the rich members, lower wages for the workforce.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 2 most important words in Trump’s press conferenceThe 2 most important words in Trump’s press conference
    Politics

    “I won.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s lawyer is totally wrong about Nelson RockefellerTrump’s lawyer is totally wrong about Nelson Rockefeller
    Politics

    She mischaracterized the similarity between Trump and Rockefeller.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Beyond wild allegations, what’s clearly true about Trump and Russia is disturbingBeyond wild allegations, what’s clearly true about Trump and Russia is disturbing
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    These kind of allegations, though difficult to resist, simply shouldn’t matter much compared to what’s in the public record.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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